Farmer in Basti receives shocking electricity bill of 7.03 crore rupees due to error

timesofindia.indiatimes.com February 4, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

A farmer in Basti district received an electricity bill of Rs 7.03 crore, shocking him and causing his wife to fall ill. He had a 1kW connection since 2014 and last paid his bill in 2019. The farmer's actual dues were about Rs 74,230 until December 2024. After he raised concerns, officials reassessed the bill, which was found to be an error. The corrected amount is now Rs 27,274. The power minister has ordered the suspension of the staff responsible for the mistake. The case highlights issues with billing practices in the region.


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